Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, both women and men in the U.S. are protected from sexual harassment.

Title VII

A provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Landmark legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature, especially in the workplace or educational settings.